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Edom was a biblical figure, the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the twin brother of Jacob. He is best known for his rivalry with his brother, which began when they were still in the womb. Edom was the ancestor of the Edomites, a people who lived in the region of Edom, south of the Dead Sea. Edom was a vengeful man who sought to avenge his brother's wrongs. He refused to allow Jacob and his family to pass through his land on their way to Egypt, and he later attacked the Israelites when they returned from Egypt. He also fought against the Israelites in the Battle of Zephath. Edom is also known for his descendants, the Edomites, who were a powerful people in the region. They were known for their wealth and their military prowess. They were also known for their religious practices, which included animal sacrifice and the worship of idols. Edom is remembered in the Bible as a figure of rivalry and revenge. He is also remembered as the ancestor of the Edomites, a people who were powerful in the region and who practiced their own religious beliefs.
Name meaning
Red
Name origin
Hebrew
Role
Chief of Edom.
First mention
Genesis 25:30
Appearances in the Bible
162 mentions
Edom in the Bible
Chapters that mention Edom
- Genesis 25
- Genesis 32
- Genesis 36
- Exodus 15
- Numbers 20
- Numbers 21
- Numbers 24
- Numbers 33
- Numbers 34
- Joshua 15
- Judges 5
- Judges 11
- 1 Samuel 14
- 2 Samuel 8
- 1 Kings 9
- 1 Kings 11
- 1 Kings 22
- 2 Kings 3
- 2 Kings 8
- 2 Kings 14
- 1 Chronicles 1
- 1 Chronicles 18
- 2 Chronicles 8
- 2 Chronicles 25
- Psalms 60
- Psalms 83
- Psalms 108
- Psalms 137
- Isaiah 11
- Isaiah 63
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Who was Edom in the Bible?
Edom was a biblical figure, the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the twin brother of Jacob. He is best known for his rivalry with his brother, which began when they were still in the womb. Edom was the ancestor of the Edomites, a people who lived in the region of Edom, south of the Dead Sea. Edom was a vengeful man who sought to avenge his brother's wrongs. He refused to allow Jacob and his family to pass through his land on their way to Egypt, and he later attacked the Israelites when they returned from Egypt. He also fought against the Israelites in the Battle of Zephath. Edom is also known for his descendants, the Edomites, who were a powerful people in the region. They were known for their wealth and their military prowess. They were also known for their religious practices, which included animal sacrifice and the worship of idols. Edom is remembered in the Bible as a figure of rivalry and revenge. He is also remembered as the ancestor of the Edomites, a people who were powerful in the region and who practiced their own religious beliefs.
What does the name Edom mean?
The name Edom means “Red”. Origin: Hebrew.
Where is Edom first mentioned in the Bible?
Edom is first mentioned in Genesis 25:30.
How many times is Edom mentioned in the Bible?
Number of mentions in the Bible: 162.
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